cá nước duyên ưa

Definition

Idiom (Thành ngữ): - A perfect match; a well-suited couple: This idiom describes a husband and wife who are beautifully and harmoniously matched, as if destined for each other. It originates from the natural affinity between fish and water, and between a fisherman and his catch, symbolizing a perfect, harmonious fit.

Usage Examples

• Idiom:
  • Hai người họ thật sự là cá nước duyên ưa. (The two of them are truly a perfect match.)
  • Cuộc hôn nhân cá nước duyên ưa của họ khiến mọi người ngưỡng mộ. (Their well-suited marriage is admired by everyone.)

Advanced Usage

• This idiom is primarily used in a positive, celebratory context to describe marital harmony and compatibility. It is formal and literary, often found in writing or formal speeches rather than casual conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Duyên phận (n): predestined affinity or relationship.
• Trời sinh một đôi (idiom): a heaven-made couple; a match made in heaven.

Synonyms

• A match made in heaven
• A perfect pair
• Well-suited
• Harmoniously matched

Related Idioms

• Trai tài gái sắc: A talented man and a beautiful woman (often used for a handsome couple).
• Loan phượng hòa minh: The male and female phoenix sing in harmony (symbolizing marital bliss).